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"Human
beings are at the centre of concern for sustainable development.
They are entitled to a healthy and productive life in
harmony with nature."
Rio Declaration, 1992
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4. Reduce Child Mortality
Diseases (such as diarrhea) tied to unclean water and
inadequate sanitation and respiratory infections related
to pollution are among the leading killers of children
under five. Lack of fuel for boiling water also contributes
to preventable waterborne diseases.
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5. Improve Maternal Health
Inhaling polluted indoor air and carrying heavy loads
of water and fuel wood hurt women’s health and can
make them less fit to bear children, with greater risks
of complications during pregnancy. And lack of energy
for illumination and refrigeration, as well as inadequate
sanitation, undermine health care, especially in rural
areas.
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6. Combat Major Diseases
Up
to 20%of the disease burden in developing countries may
be due to environmental risk factors (as with malaria
and parasitic infections). Preventative measures to reduce
such hazards are as important as treatment – and
often more cost-effective. New biodiversity-derived medicines
hold promise for fighting major diseases.
Source:
Human Development Report / 2003
HELI
is a global effort by WHO and UNEP to promote and facilitate
action in developing countries to reduce environmental
threats to human health, in support of sustainable development
objectives. HELI supports a more coherent approach to
valuing the services that ecosystems provide to human
health as part of decision-making processes.
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Eradicate
Extreme Poverty
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Promote
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Goal # 7 |
Ensure
Environmental Sustainability |
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Goal # 8 |
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